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This Week In History - 27 Aug

21 August 1997

Glenn McGrath took 7-76 in the first innings of the 6th Test vs England at The Oval. He finished the 6-Test series with 36 wickets at an average of 19.47, winning the Australian Player of the Series award.

21 August 2013

Shane Watson scored 176 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. He shared a partnership of 145 for the 4th wicket with Steve Smith, who finished the day on 66 not out.

21 August 2015

Steve Smith scored 143 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.

22 August 2009

Stuart Clark played his last Test in the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.

22 August 2013

Steve Smith scored 138no in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. It was his first Test century.

23 August 2015

Steve Smith won the Player of the Match award for his score of 143 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.

25 August 2013

Shane Watson won the Player of the Match award for his score of 176 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.

27 August 1908

Donald George Bradman was born.

27 August 2001

Glenn McGrath took 5-43 in the second innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. He finished the 5-Test series with 32 wickets at an average of 16.94, winning the Australian Player of the Series award.